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Hello I'm here to present my Format all utility.
I know there is already one out but i just got bored and decided to whip one up.
Big Thanks to Calkulin
Wipes all the listed file systems Three different times to insure a full wipe.
Wipes the fallowing:
System
Data
Dalvik
Cache
Boot
Battery Stats
All Temp files
Flash .zip in recovery before flashing a rom, Enjoy!
I'll give this a try soon. Thanks!
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Cool gonna test it out now
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Same as all other format all .zips
Thanks guys, tell me your results!
Will this work with the newest cwm and amon?
Tapa tapa tapa
mlin said:
Will this work with the newest cwm and amon?
Tapa tapa tapa
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Yes it will, I just tested to make sure.
I guess i can use this one as well w the other two
This i like cause it wipes dalvik.. nice nice.
Thanx op!
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I don't think this differs at all from Calkulin's format all posted many moons ago.
tzbigworm said:
I don't think this differs at all from Calkulin's format all posted many moons ago.
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calk's doesn't wipe dalvik
gotshores said:
calk's doesn't wipe dalvik
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exactly, i think mine is the only one that does
The other difference is this one wipes 3x - saves some time and wear on the evo hw buttons.
I like you work - this is nicer than caulk's if only because it has more messages. Would you mind making one to clear temp files which can be used before upgrading a rom or installing a kernel.
gotshores said:
calk's doesn't wipe dalvik
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Nor does it work with the newest CWM
mlin said:
Nor does it work with the newest CWM
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+1 I hate that about Cal's. No need to sweat that now. Thanks.
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I'll most def give it a shot before flashing a new rom.
Ok. This script isn't doing what you're selling bud.
1. It formats the cache, data, boot, and system once.
2. You delete_recursive on the dalvik cache. For some people, like myself, the dalvik cache is in /cache. Not /data.
3. You're using half Edify and half Amend scripting. Your show_progress is the wrong syntax for Edify. So is the rest of your format/delete commands.
4. You have so many spelling mistakes that it looks like a 10 year old whipped this up.
You asked for feedback, here it is. I could write up a better wipe and you've actually motivated me to do it.
Edit: Attached is a quick Format & Wipe that I made. It's an update-script but it's 100% Edify. Someone who's willing try this and let me know if it works. <--- Read below.
Edit 2: I had to modify the script a little bit due to syntax errors, renamed it to updater-script and added an update-binary. I used it before flashing my latest update to my rom and it worked perfect.
and this seems a lot like
http://infectedrom.com/showthread.php/238-Vr_superwipe
I just typed the one I made up. I have no idea what anyone else's format all scripts do. I just know mine isn't going to do it 3 damn times. It deletes /boot, /cache(includes dalvik-cache since that's /cache/dalvik-cache), /data(includes dalvik-cache since that's /data/dalvik-cache), & /system. It then formats boot, cache, data, & system.
That's all. Should work perfect.
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Ok. This script isn't doing what you're selling bud.
Edit: Attached is a quick Format & Wipe that I made. It's an update-script but it's 100% Edify. Someone who's willing try this and let me know if it works.
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I fixed it now,tested and it ran perfect with my evo
...if you are not formatting /system.
I keep reading on almost every development thread, pages of posts from people stating that they are having all kinds of problems and it is the fault of the rom they flashed. Then after several people try to help out, the poster of the problem will usually state something like, "I DID DO A FULL WIPE DAMMMMMITT!!! I cleared cache, dalvik and EVEN did a factory reset...I even fixed permissions after I flashed...THIS ROM IS JUNK!!!!"
Time and time again, I see that they neglected to format /system. If you don't include this as a part of your "full wipe", you can leave behind remnants of your previous rom, which is most probably going to cause problems.
couldn't have said it better myself. especially when coming from a 2.3.5 rom but should do it for any.
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...if you are not formatting /system.
I keep reading on almost every development thread, pages of posts from people stating that they are having all kinds of problems and it is the fault of the rom they flashed. Then after several people try to help out, the poster of the problem will usually state something like, "I DID DO A FULL WIPE DAMMMMMITT!!! I cleared cache, dalvik and EVEN did a factory reset...I even fixed permissions after I flashed...THIS ROM IS JUNK!!!!"
Time and time again, I see that they neglected to format /system. If you don't include this as a part of your "full wipe", you can leave behind remnants of your previous ROM, which is most probably going to cause problems.
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I have continually recommended this also, but maybe doing it here in a separate thread will get better attention.
I format /system between ALL ROM flashes (only takes a few more SECONDS if you are also wiping davlik and cache).
Per your OP - I have had very few issues as a result. I really think most of the posts on problems that are not know issues in these threads are the direct result of not doing this.
PS - formatting /system does also not always work either. I have not had problems so far with my G2X from not doing a "real full wipe" (fastboot system erase....), but I did a few times when I was crack-flashing nightlies over on the MT4G forum. I could not otherwise get WiFi and/or bluetooth to work at times even after doing a factory reset and formatting /system.
besides the wide data, cache, dalvik and format/system, is it safe or recommended to format anything else when flashing a new rom?
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I format /system between ALL ROM flashes (only takes a few more SECONDS if you are also wiping davlik and cache).
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Um, how? There's no option in CWM. Do you shell in and do an "rm -rf" in the /system directory?
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I have not had problems so far with my G2X from not doing a "real full wipe" (fastboot system erase....), but I did a few times when I was crack-flashing nightlies over on the MT4G forum.
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Is there such a thing as fastboot for Terga2 devices? I thought that was ARM thing (like my old HTC Magic)...? Is there an equivalent tool for the G2x?
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Um, how? There's no option in CWM. Do you shell in and do an "rm -rf" in the /system directory?
Is there such a thing as fastboot for Terga2 devices? I thought that was ARM thing (like my old HTC Magic)...? Is there an equivalent tool for the G2x?
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Its under mounts and storage I believe.
Also this whole problem could easily be alleviated by rom makers putting a format /system in there install script like CM does. Not defending dumb asses, just saying it would be helpful for the people less in the know.
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xsteven77x said:
Its under mounts and storage I believe.
Also this whole problem could easily be alleviated by rom makers putting a format /system in there install script like CM does. Not defending dumb asses, just saying it would be helpful for the people less in the know.
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Oh, CM formats /system? Awesome, I only use CM, so I don't have to worry about this issue.
To be honest, it's stuff like this that has kept me from flashing a ROM. I've started a procedure doc, filling in details as I read threads. I hadn't seen this one...
Some day I will hopefully have an all-encompassing "this is how you flash a ROM" doc, and I will post it. Unless it already exists?
Then I have to start on a Kernel flash doc...
Just so I can use a stable phone...
I write embedded C for a living, and music is my hobby - I didn't mean for my phone to become a hobby, also. But it is addicting...
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...if you are not formatting /system.
I keep reading on almost every development thread, pages of posts from people stating that they are having all kinds of problems and it is the fault of the rom they flashed. Then after several people try to help out, the poster of the problem will usually state something like, "I DID DO A FULL WIPE DAMMMMMITT!!! I cleared cache, dalvik and EVEN did a factory reset...I even fixed permissions after I flashed...THIS ROM IS JUNK!!!!"
Time and time again, I see that they neglected to format /system. If you don't include this as a part of your "full wipe", you can leave behind remnants of your previous rom, which is most probably going to cause problems.
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+1, I make sure EVERYTHING is wiped before I flash a ROM.
lannister80 said:
Um, how? There's no option in CWM. Do you shell in and do an "rm -rf" in the /system directory?
AS others have now said, it is under mounts and storage. It fortunately is no longer right below format SD Card - a number of people have done so accidentally.
Is there such a thing as fastboot for Terga2 devices? I thought that was ARM thing (like my old HTC Magic)...? Is there an equivalent tool for the G2x?
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This was done with SDK tools fastboot commands. I have not had to try it yet on a G2x, but I assume it would work - other fastboot commands do.
I usually also added the -w to wipe cache and data at the same time.
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Is there such a thing as fastboot for Terga2 devices? I thought that was ARM thing (like my old HTC Magic)...? Is there an equivalent tool for the G2x?
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Tegra stuff does have fastboot, on the O2X and Advent Vega, if you wipe the boot partition and reboot the phone drops to fastboot. I would assume the G2X is the same.
You can flash or boot a recovery, and boot a boot image, although you can't flash a boot image for some reason. That's all I've tried though.
wyldkard said:
besides the wide data, cache, dalvik and format/system, is it safe or recommended to format anything else when flashing a new rom?
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Yes...the internal SD card. This is an often neglected step and could cause problems (such as boot loops) if not formatted.
Interesting, I've done many ROM flashes using about 5 different types of ROM and not had to do this but I'll bear it in mind.
I just do a data wipe when using different types if ROM and just cache when upgrading the same ROM. Maybe I've been lucky?
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hidden_dragon said:
Yes...the internal SD card. This is an often neglected step and could cause problems (such as boot loops) if not formatted.
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You erase ALL of your personal data each time? That's thorough for sure, but not really necessary.
leenukes said:
Interesting, I've done many ROM flashes using about 5 different types of ROM and not had to do this but I'll bear it in mind.
I just do a data wipe when using different types if ROM and just cache when upgrading the same ROM. Maybe I've been lucky?
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I've never had any issues just wiping data/caches when switching roms. But it doesn't hurt to start with as clean a slate as possible.
Oh how I miss Ohsaka's superwipe from my g1 days... I can't be spending all day manually wiping caches, dakviks and formatting systems...
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BobbyDukes707 said:
Oh how I miss Ohsaka's superwipe from my g1 days... I can't be spending all day manually wiping caches, dakviks and formatting systems...
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How many times per day do you flash new ROM's - lol ???
leenukes said:
Interesting, I've done many ROM flashes using about 5 different types of ROM and not had to do this but I'll bear it in mind.
I just do a data wipe when using different types if ROM and just cache when upgrading the same ROM. Maybe I've been lucky?
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You have been lucky - especially in flashing different types of ROMs on the same device
Also, it takes a lot more work to reload data (unless you are using advanced restore) and most flashing issues happen with the system rather than data. I always try to preserve data but clear the system.
Way to exaggerate...the entire process takes about a minute and a half, lol.
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BULL****, my mom told me to fold the toilet paper 4-6 times and wipe from my turkey neck outward toward my crack.
NEVER TOWARD THE TURKEY NECK, NEVER..
If you are going to flash and ICS ROM after this tool please make sure to first install a GB then ICS otherwise your SD card will not be accessible. I am trying to find a fix but it has been illusive. This statement will be removed once a fix has been found and OP updated.
Now with CWM Touch!
This method uses NVFLASH to recreate all partitions and formats them, thereby getting rid of the file allocation pointers and hence renders data inaccessible without effort.
Note: I have never seen a file come back to life or its data affect other files without effort on the users part or a temporary glitch once the partitions and pointers have been overwritten. Please post a reply with evidence if you have seen it.
Benefits:
The contents of the zip file can be used to super clean G2X before a new ROM flash. This tool recreates all the partitions in the phone so wipes the pointers to all files (everything). The method it employes has existed from before. The files here will stop short of pushing a ROM, so that you can push your favorite ROM.
Prerequisites:
G2X (Will not work on O2X due to different partition table)
Desire to have a clean install of your favorite ROM
Backup your data
*** WARNING ***
This tool will wipe both phone internal memory and internal SD card. External SD card content is safe.
Don't say you haven't been warned!
What to do:
Download the attached Zip file.
Take out the battery (assuming you have backed up your data on external SD card, computer or elsewhere), connect the device via USB while holding VOL+ and VOL- together. Don't let go of the volume buttons until the device is recognized.
(I typically leave Device Manager open to see when it shows up in the list under "USB Controllers").
Launch flash.bat, sit back and wait until the process finishes (generally a good idea to open a command prompt, CD to the directory and then run the file).
Unplug, put battery in, reboot into CWM recovery (pushed by this tool) by holding VOL- first, then pressing and holding POWER).
Flash your favorite ROM.
Enjoy!
I made this package because I could not get the bluetooth to work with G2x GB 2.3.3 (and below). The issue was a disconnect problem where both the phone and headset would still think they were connected but in audio would not be routed for a call or media. After this procedure my phone has not had an issue for almost 3 weeks now. I have tried it with two ROMs and 3 different headsets without any issues.
I guess I will not toss this phone after all .
Putting it out there in the hope that it may help others solve some of their issues as well. I suspect bad data stays in places not touched by other methods.
Your comments are most welcome.
[Update]
Klathmon has made an newer version with CWM 5.0.2.8. RP by Klathmon can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24768294&postcount=66
I have tested the windows version but linux one is untested. Use at your own risk.
[Update]
Now with CWM Touch!
Thanks to everyone who has contributed on this thread with a drive to positive change! You work/comments/suggestions are very much appreciated.
References:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1248644. This link was the inspiration for the current work.
Link to CWM Touch development thread. I took the image posted there: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/22984-recovery-touch-enabled-cwm-5813/
[EDIT] The zip file should be fixed now. Darn work machine does something to the upload.
was just about to flash the new hellfire rom and saw this tool! will try it out and see how things go
edit: yeah corrupt zip on my end too.
The zip file seems to be corrupt. Could you re-upload plz
worked great on my end, no problems.
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worked great on my end, no problems.
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The real test is how stable your ROM would stay with this method to wipe than any of the other methods.
I guess only time will tell .
wow this method really blaze hellfire much thanks to your( you) & (rom dev)
Ohh I like this. Thank you for sharing .
This thing is faster than nullifier, and I especially like how you don't need to be in CWM to use it. It just seems like doing it in "update mode" would allow better manipulation of the phone's internals.
so this tool DOES format and nullify in addition to recreating the partitions?
deleting and recreating partitions does not remove data. only by writing over existing data can you get rid of it (like nullifier does)
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so this tool DOES format and nullify in addition to recreating the partitions?
deleting and recreating partitions does not remove data. only by writing over existing data can you get rid of it (like nullifier does)
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He states in OP that it doesn't write anything, therefor doesn't "nullify". It formats and partitions.
dodgefan67 said:
so this tool DOES format and nullify in addition to recreating the partitions?
deleting and recreating partitions does not remove data. only by writing over existing data can you get rid of it (like nullifier does)
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Actually you are right. Deleting, recreating and formatting partitions does not get did of the 1s and 0s, so in that sense the data is still there. However the pointers are gone, and hence even though the data is still there it can't be accessed without effort.
What do you think the nand has on it when the device is shipped... I can assure you its not ask zeroes!
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Actually you are right. Deleting, recreating and formatting partitions does not get did of the 1s and 0s, so in that sense the data is still there. However the pointers are gone, and hence even though the data is still there it can't be accessed without effort.
What do you think the nand has on it when the device is shipped... I can assure you its not ask zeroes!
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Well no, it has a next to worthless version of android Also, the point he was trying to get across is that it would be better for you to present the script for what it is and not try to compare it to other scripts that do something entirely different. You do kind of imply that you accomplish the same thing as the Nullifier script and more, when in fact you simply do something different.
Some may and probably will prefer your script, at least for specific purposes, while others will prefer the Nullifier script.
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Well no, it has a next to worthless version of android Also, the point he was trying to get across is that it would be better for you to present the script for what it is and not try to compare it to other scripts that do something entirely different. You do kind of imply that you accomplish the same thing as the Nullifier script and more, when in fact you simply do something different.
Some may and probably will prefer your script, at least for specific purposes, while others will prefer the Nullifier script.
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Done. OP updated to reflect. Thanks for clarifying that. It was not my intention to state that this tool does anything any other does, or does not.
I think we are all trying to do the same thing... get rid of the issues when swapping ROMs like _____. I can't seem to think of a good analogy here .
thanks for clarifying the OP, that makes much more sense
and no i wasnt trying to say you were reinenting the wheel, just trying to understand what your tool is actually doing
and also i do understand that it would take effort to get data off any type of storage device once the partition has been erased. i deal with wiping hard drives in a data center all the time. we use a DOD wipe tool that writes 1s and 0s over a drive a minimum of three full times to eradicate the data
but with this tool doing it outside of CWM, it sounds like it may do a better job of it
but i must ask, why do you need to push CWM? what if i have a newer version of it already on my phone?
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but i must ask, why do you need to push CWM? what if i have a newer version of it already on my phone?
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There is no need to push CWM 5.02. As I said in the OP it is a mod of the script found in the reference. In that script it was pushing default recovery. Since the recovery partition is being overwritten as well you will loose existing one and you need a recovery to be able to push a new ROM. Hence the need to push recovery (instead of using super one click).
As long as the recovery is not bigger than the partition that holds it we should be able to push a newer version. However I can't leave it empty or people will look for me with a shotgun (myself included ).
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but i must ask, why do you need to push CWM? what if i have a newer version of it already on my phone?
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I was thinking the same thing but seems easy enough .. add the cwm img to the dir and edit the .cfg file. Hopefully that should get the new CWM flashed
So would it be benefitial or pointless to nullify to clear the data then run this script for a... super clean?
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There is no need to push CWM 5.02. As I said in the OP it is a mod of the script found in the reference. In that script it was pushing default recovery. Since the recovery partition is being overwritten as well you will loose existing one and you need a recovery to be able to push a new ROM. Hence the need to push recovery (instead of using super one click).
As long as the recovery is not bigger than the partition that holds it we should be able to push a newer version. However I can't leave it empty or people will look for me with a shotgun (myself included ).
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ahhhhhh now i understand. my eyes have been opened LOL
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PL0X_Kleiner said:
So would it be benefitial or pointless to nullify to clear the data then run this script for a... super clean?
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i think it would be pointless unless you are super paranoid
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ahhhhhh now i understand. my eyes have been opened LOL
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i think it would be pointless unless you are super paranoid
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Nobody is twisting any arms here... Use it if you want to, don't if you don't want to.
I saw benefit so posted so that others may benefit as well.
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Ok so question, why are you killing all the data on your internal SD card? Why not just the individual partitions that the phone uses? Your destroying data that don't need to be destroyed before flashing a rom...
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It does not have to be destroyed. I just haven't had a chance to test without recreating emmc yet.
Next step. Likely tomorrow. Would like to test before release.
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[edit] BTW, I do want to restate that there is some data that needs to be destroyed which is not being taken care of by other methods. I don't believe it is in the emmc, but rather it resides in one of the other partitions. Most methods out there are only working in the /data, /system and /cache domain.
My original problem (bluetooth disconnect) which happens to be a problem for some in the community even now was only completely fixed by this method.
This script is only for the international SIII. This would save so much time if someone could make it work on our phones. Any takers?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832326
EDIT: Thanks Mastamoon.
Megawipe: Use this zip to completely format your phone. It will delete everything in your phone and will bring it to bare bones. After it install any ROM for a fresh experience without any conflicts with in the frame work.It deletes the Data, Cache, System and Preload partitions of your internal memory. So Beware!
SuperWipe: This is a simple factory reset and you can use it to move from one ROM to another without bothering about framework conflicts.It deletes the Data Folders and Cache partitions of your internal memory.
Factory Reset: Use it to do a Factory Reset, which wipes your Data partition, Cache Partition and Dalvik Cache. It will delete everything on your Internal SDcard.
SimpleWipe: A simple wipe is as the name suggests a Simple Cache and Dalvik wipe. You can use it to clear the said partitions before updating to a newer version of your ROM. Also, You can use it before you have flash a new ROM.
Download below and original credits go to zoot1.
thread cleaned. To those that wish to flame do it else where. To the OP... searching for the answer and/or doing it yourself would be my suggestion. Bashing people for their responses is not the best way to get the answer you are looking for. Consider this everyone's warning in this thread. Infractions will be handed out next.
I looked at this and thought...
CWM has these options.
And even to make this would require having to navigate to the ZIP file anyways.
Which in turns will compromise the time it would have taken.
I looked at the script for it and it looks like it can be made for any phone. There was an option that made it GT specific.
Neat idea but i dont see a true need for something that can already be done elsewhere.
Here, I modified the script to allow it to work on our phones. Just changed the check for the phone model. I tried the Simple Wipe on my phone, worked fine so I expect the others to work also. Just didn't want to test.
Enjoy
***WARNING... These ZIPS do NOT wipe YOUR butt!*** Use with Caution!
***WARNING... These ZIPS do NOT wipe YOUR butt!*** Use with Caution!
***WARNING... These ZIPS do NOT wipe YOUR butt!*** Use with Caution!
Good work guys.. But at least give credits..
You have been zooo==>ted
What's the difference between them all? I assume the simple is dalvic and cache. What's the mega? Wipe sd cards too?
Edit : nvm op link explained
zoot1 said:
Good work guys.. But at least give credits..
You have been zooo==>ted
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I didn't change anything inside to make it mine.. but all credit due to the link in the OP! haha
ugh
i probably should have read the link, but you should have stated THIS WILL WIPE ALL OF YOUR MEMORY. it erased all my pictures and basically everything. so mad at myself for trying this, DO NOT FLASH IF YOUR SD CARD(INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL) IS NOT BACKED UP.
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All my pictures are gone. I'm so mad right now. Why the hell did someone make this bull****?????
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hopesrequiem said:
i probably should have read the link, but you should have stated THIS WILL WIPE ALL OF YOUR MEMORY. it erased all my pictures and basically everything. so mad at myself for trying this, DO NOT FLASH IF YOUR SD CARD(INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL) IS NOT BACKED UP.
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All my pictures are gone. I'm so mad right now. Why the hell did someone make this bull****?????
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Perfect example why scripts like these will never be on my phone. And why these shouldn't even be made, too many accidents can happen.
Why would anybody flash something with the word wipe in it without knowing exactly what it does. User error. Like people who blame guns for idiots killing each other.
Cant dumb down everything in this world if you cant read the OP you should be using a Jitterbug.
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mastamoon said:
Why would anybody flash something with the word wipe in it without knowing exactly what it does. User error. Like people who blame guns for idiots killing each other.
Cant dumb down everything in this world if you cant read the OP you should be using a Jitterbug.
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I'm not new to android there pal, I took a risk by testing this and got burned. But **** put up a warning dude, not just a link to another thread. My internet was on and off so I just tested it because that page wouldn't load. So it was human error as well as a lack of explanation....so get off your high horse buddy. Those scripts should be taken down and I shouldn't have been so lazy as to try them. But once again op, add a friggen description/ warning. I test for devs all the time but warnings tend to be spelled out. I never once blamed you but was mad I lost all my pics. My response was solely to be a warning to others. Not aimed at you.
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So your not "new to android" but just flash a random zip without knowing what it will do? A zip that has WIPE as part of its name? I hope as a long time android user, you at least had a backup?
And I ask you kindly to leave my horse out of this.. he hasn't gotten high a day in his life!
mastamoon said:
So your not "new to android" but just flash a random zip without knowing what it will do? A zip that has WIPE as part of its name? I hope as a long time android user, you at least had a backup?
And I ask you kindly to leave my horse out of this.. he hasn't gotten high a day in his life!
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Haha I like that last part. And no I was dumb for a split second and didn't have a backup. I figured those wipes were like what a dev made for the rezound which would just wipe data cache and dalvik in the phone and not touch the storage. It would wipe like ten times. Purely user error. But op please add some form of warning.
In no way was I trying to attack either you mast or the op. I was very angry at myself and vented here. But a bold faced warning should be added so someone else isn't as dumb as I was.
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hopesrequiem said:
Haha I like that last part. And no I was dumb for a split second and didn't have a backup. I figured those wipes were like what a dev made for the rezound which would just wipe data cache and dalvik in the phone and not touch the storage. It would wipe like ten times. Purely user error. But op please add some form of warning.
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The Simple Wipe zip does just that.. just a cache wipe. You just picked the wrong zip to experiment with. :good:
Don't feel bad, there is always 1 of you guys in every thread.
OP, please add a warning to RTFM or something.
mastamoon said:
The Simple Wipe zip does just that.. just a cache wipe. You just picked the wrong zip to experiment with. :good:
Don't feel bad, there is always 1 of you guys in every thread.
OP, please add a warning to RTFM or something.
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I do feel bad. Haha I'm usually you. The guy scolding "that guy" haha
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Just to confirm before I flash, SUPER_WIPE will NOT wipe my internal SD card or my external one, just the DATA partition and other necessary partitions for flashing roms, correct? Also, what is in the data partition, data for your apps?
Thanks Mastamoon. Updated OP.
Edit: Weird to see this thread resurrected, lol.
can you please explain how to use it ?
SilentMODE said:
can you please explain how to use it ?
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You pick which level of wipe you are looking for, download the appropriate zip and flash in recovery.
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Hey Mastamoon, I looked through the thread and was wondering the same question as the above post. Can you confirm if super wipe will nuke the s3's internal/eternal sdcards?
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So I was rummaging around the dev section, QA, so forth. And I have seen numerous threads, questions, posts, where people have had issues with ROMs or just general left field issues that were resolved by going back to square 1 doing a fresh clean install of "rom.zip..
My goal with this thread is to contribute some insight and experience with customizing android devices in the way we all do... at square one, clicking the download button.... we also do not have a thread dedicated to this one subject alone, so here it is. I feel stickying this thread would be extremely useful, as so many people could see it right from the get-go and get valuable information from it.
Just getting right into it, I will say this, I have flashed (I'm sure) damn near 1,000 ROMs to various devices. Mine. Friends. Etc. And never once have I installed a corrupt zip file to these devices. This should never happen, and among other important details to any installation of a ROM, this one is the most important...
VERIFY THAT YOUR DOWNLOADS ARE GOOD!
How do you do this??? Well I will show you... it is with this handy little app called md5 checker from the play store. EVERY. SINGLE. ONE OF US.... should have this app, guys (and gals, because I know you are out there it is a free app. No excuses
What is an MD5 checksum? Trusty link to get the gist of it.. http://www.fastsum.com/support/md5-checksum-utility-faq/md5-checksum.php
Making this simple - I will break this down into steps. Follow this meticulously and 99.9% of the time you will not have an issue or be one of the random bugs popping up when everyone else seems fine.
1. Download md5 checker.
2. Download all zip files needed for your ROM. (whether you do this from your mobile device or a desktop/laptop it doesn't matter, because you WILL verify the file AFTER you have transferred it to where it needs to be allocated - your device). Basically, download it, transfer it.
3. Open md5 checker, the app is pretty easy to use. Much like a file explorer in its layout with the obvious differences.
4. Retrieve md5 for your zip files.
5. Verify them with ROM developer, or others using that particular ROM. Any discrepancies - back to step 2.
6. All is well? Boot to recovery.
7. Wipe data 3 times (you don't need to wipe dalvik cache, that directory is found in the data partition - wiping data = wiping dalvik cache)
8. Wipe cache 3 times (this sometimes does not need to be done either depending on whether or not your recovery wipes cache with data.. most recoveries will spit out some text during the wiping phase letting you know the details of the process and you'll see see something like this when wiping data)..
"Wiping /data...
"Wiping /cache
If you see cache being wiped, you are good. No need to manually wipe cache.
9. Format your system partition through recovery 3 times
10. Install your ROM. Reboot. Let it sit for a minute or two, reboot it again. If you are not installing a custom kernel, stop here. You are done, and winning.
11. Reboot to recovery, wipe cache partition 3 times AND dalvik cache. They are both there as options, for this reason - the goodies we install after a full ROM install.
12. Flash kernel zip. Reboot. Let it sit for a minute or two, reboot it again. You are done, and winning.
Interesting fact about all the ROMs I have installed over the years, NOT ONCE, have I ever installed something corrupted, and every issue/bug I have ever had with a ROM was a known issue. This also doesn't mean your particular device is always going to be able to run for weeks on end without needing a quick reboot. Sometimes its good to do the dishes, I get that. But my disclaimer here is for all to note, if you follow these steps meticulously, you will ALWAYS be able to say to yourself with confidence "nope, did it right, there is something else going on here." And thus you will be a greater problem solver and contributor to the community as a whole every single time you pose a thought or question regarding any problems you are having.
"Do it right once, instead of doin it wrong twice before doing it right."
We are nothing useful without useful information. Useful information = posting in a thread in this tone...
"Hey, installed ROM correctly/thoroughly, verified downloads, XXX is buggy blah blah etc etc... can somebody else here verify if they are or aren't having this issue? Thanks!"
Based on people's response you'll know if it is just you or a legitimate issue, in which case, you brought it to the attention of us all, and the dev(s), and you have now been very useful.
What you don't want to do is this....
"My phone keeps rebooting!!! Haaaalp"
The reason why you shouldn't post like that is because you will ALWAYS get a sour response or people will just ignore you. Or, they will reply with questions you should have already asked yourself... "did you verify your downloads were good??? Did you do a clean and thorough install???"
Long post, but I hope somebody will find it useful and utilize it. It will increase your experience with your android device in a positive way, as it has for me. Cheers
Ah yes i get random freeze screen with some ROM installer
why not format every partition 3 times (idk how recovery looks at this device, im used to 4ext on the HTC sensation) and the wipe data to set al parations right again and install the rom? even why wiping 3 times instead of 1?
Very nice guide. Extremely helpful for beginners
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And please have to say that use a wipe script it's such a kind of blasfemy ...
Alienator9191 said:
why not format every partition 3 times (idk how recovery looks at this device, im used to 4ext on the HTC sensation) and the wipe data to set al parations right again and install the rom? even why wiping 3 times instead of 1?
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agreed
since nand ram has its life time of cycle. wiping the nand for more than needed is some kind of suicide mission to your droid....
I disagree. If you are the type that flashes a ROM 5 times a day then yes that might be a factor.... might be. Each android device I have owned I have flashed a ROM/kernel to it literally thousands of times and nothing was ever damaged because of scrubbing the disk too much and flashing to it too much. Sorry, but misinformed about just how robust these disks are.
It needs to a must read for noobs
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Most definitely, wiping 3 times is completely unnecessary. Only 1 time is enough for the NAND to perform the wipe commands. Not only that, but also you're wearing out the flash drive by wiping so much, even though you flash a lot. Another reason to only wipe once.
First of all thz for this step-by-step guide, for newbie is useful.
Phistachio said:
Most definitely, wiping 3 times is completely unnecessary. Only 1 time is enough for the NAND to perform the wipe commands. Not only that, but also you're wearing out the flash drive by wiping so much, even though you flash a lot. Another reason to only wipe once.
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I agree, why repeat 3 time the same wipe command, when 1 time is enough for wipe data from NAND...
unless there is an hidden reason, I don't see a good reason to do that! :cyclops:
zenzip said:
First of all thz for this step-by-step guide, for newbie is useful.
I agree, why to repeat 3 time the same wipe command, when 1 time is enough for wipe data from NAND ?
unless there is an hidden reason, I don't see a good reason to do that! :cyclops:
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1 wipe is more than enough
plus this thread should be in general section
I never face any problem with these steps (surely more then 100 flashing)
1.Downoad and flash ROM with Odin (odin doesn't check md5??)
2.Reboot, nevermind if stuck
3.Reboot to recovery, wipe cache and data.
Thats it.
If your counter is already raised, first make sure you have stock kernel and recovery
Reset counter
Start from step 1 above.
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Lol... this is Sheldon wiping style...
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